Over the past few years, a growing movement in elder care has taken shape to see Alzheimer’s disease differently, to find what is hopeful and positive in dementia caregiving—even if the disease is advanced. But how?

We are told to have "the talk" about changes that may occur later in life. As a clinician, there are questions I think are good to ask about health but what if your parent is not going to give it up? What if he or she is not a talker? What if you are not a talker?